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Saturday, October 28, 2023
11:00am – 1:00pm 

$60 per person
Ages 12 and up welcome 
Meet at the Dwight Center

Join us for this special workshop to experience the magic of plant colors! In this two-hour workshop led by educator and natural dyer Lisa Rogers, we will cover the basics of natural dyeing. We will use dried botanicals and an insect (cochineal) to create a custom, bundle dyed silk neckerchief/bandana – yours to keep, or to gift. Lisa will also guide us through using fresh flowers from her dye garden to get flower prints. 

You will learn about:

* How to prepare different fabrics from scouring to mordanting

* Modifying colors with pH and iron

* Natural dyes found in the kitchen, compost bin and available at stores

All materials are provided. Space in this workshop is limited, register early to secure your spot.

Please note, this workshop does NOT include Leaf Ecoprinting – this is a separate process, and may be offered as a workshop in the future. 

Instructor Bio:

Lisa Rogers is the creator and owner of SlowDigz. She works and volunteers as a science and garden educator and began following a creative path with natural dyeing. Lisa learned about ecoprinting, printing leaves on fabric and paper, over a decade ago and was captivated. Through reading, workshops and a lot of experimentation, she aims to create functional, fun, one-of-a-kind pieces, hand dyed or printed using botanicals.

 

 

Ease of Access: The facility where this event takes place is ADA accessible. Bathrooms and water are available.

Weather & Cancellations: This event will go on in light rain. However, it could be canceled in the case of heavy storms, unhealthy air quality or other unforeseen circumstances. In the case of cancellation, registrants will be notified via email.

Though we love dogs, pets are not allowed on the reserve. When visiting Pepperwood, please leave pets at home for their wellbeing and that of our wildlife. Thank you.

Please, no smoking at Pepperwood.

COVID Protocols: All events will follow current regional health safety guidelines. Please practice good health hygiene, and physical distancing when possible. If you do not feel well, please do not attend.

Event Image Credit: Lisa Rogers, www.slowdigz.com

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For all questions about this event, please contact Holland Gistelli, Education Program Coordinator, at hgistelli@pepperwoodpreserve.org or (707) 591-9310 x 124.